A Kids' Guide to America's First Ladies

November 15, 2016
Grades 4-7 Krull, who originally raised the bar for writers of children's collective biographies with volumes such as Lives of the Musicians (1993) and Lives of the Presidents (1998), now introduces America's First Ladies. Written in an engaging style and full of pertinent, intriguing details, the book offers the lowdown on the First Ladies' educational backgrounds; their careers; their attitudes toward slavery, civil rights, and women's rights; their involvement in their husbands' presidencies; their handling of personal matters such as marital infidelity; and their accomplishments during their White House years. The concluding pages will incorporate the 2016 election results. The illustrations, line drawings not seen in their final versions, include small portraits as well as scenes that place the women within their historical periods. Gathering momentum as it rolls along chronologically through American history, this lively book profiles the women who have enjoyed, to varying degrees, the unique privileges and challenges of being first lady.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2016, American Library Association.)